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Introduction

Introduction

GPS (Global Positioning System), also known as NAVSTAR (NAVigation Satellite Time And Ranging) had its first satellite launched in 1978.

Below are the 4 constellations of GNSS systems:

  • Global Positioning System (GPS) - United States
    • Standard Positioning Service (SPS)
    • Precise Positioning Service (PPS)
  • GLONASS - Russia
  • Galileo - Europe
    • Open service (OS)
    • Public regulated service (PRS)
  • Beidou(/Compass) - China

Their properties are:

Properties of GNSS systems
Figure 1: Properties of GNSS systems